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National Drought Monitor

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July 20, 2017

Dry/Drought Area Expands in Nebraska

US map showing departures from normal temperatures in May

June 1, 2018

If Patterns Continue, Drought Areas Likely to Expand in Nebraska

By Al Dutcher - Former Associate Nebraska State Climatologist

Aug. 1 Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry areas in east central Nebraska

August 1, 2019

Abnormally Dry Conditions in East-Central Nebraska

Annual departure from normal precipitation map

July 15, 2021

Mid-Year Weather, Drought and La Nina Update

By Al Dutcher - Former Associate Nebraska State Climatologist

Drought monitor

November 16, 2021

Drought Center Creates Tool That Could Help Detect Emerging Impacts by Tracking News

By IANR News Release

Drought monitor map

July 13, 2023

Weekly Weather Update: July 13, 2023

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

Soil moisture map of US

August 24, 2023

Weekly Weather Update: Aug. 24, 2023

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

Temperature percentiles map

March 28, 2024

February 2024 Climate Summary

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

Precipitation outlook map

March 28, 2024

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: March 28, 2024

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

Projected precipitation map July 3-10

July 3, 2024

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: July 3, 2024

By Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator